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Crucial Considerations for Aspiring Fintech UX Designers
https://www.toptal.com/designers/fintech-design/fintech-ux
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Fintech Product Designer
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Bio
Gints is a senior UI/UX designer and creative director with 15 years of experience building fintech, crypto, SaaS, marketplace, and data products. He helps teams move faster by combining product strategy, design systems, AI-assisted prototyping, and developer-ready handoff. His work for PepsiCo, Xapo Bank, SourceScrub/Grata, Flipaki, Dapi, and Opensignal turns complex products into clear, high-performing user experiences.
Experience
- UI Design - 10 years
- Marketplace Design - 10 years
- UX Design - 5 years
- Financial Systems - 5 years
- Prototyping - 5 years
- Fintech - 4 years
- AI-assisted Development - 2 years
- Webflow - 1 year
Portfolio
Work Experience
Founder & Product Designer
2025 - PRESENT
Flipaki - Rent from your neighbour
- Designed and built the product and front end of Flipaki, a rental and try-before-you-buy marketplace—both the mobile app and the website.
- Built a product design system as the foundation, so the app and site could be designed and shipped fast and consistently.
- Delivered the mobile app's front end as Flutter-ready Dart code—the implementing developer reported it cut his front-end build time roughly 6x.
- Set up an AI-native build pipeline (Figma to Claude Code to GitHub to Vercel) that ships and hosts the website at near-zero cost.
- Automated the site's upkeep—wired small edits to publish from Slack and blog content to sync from Notion to the live site daily.
- Designed, coded, and shipped the marketing website end-to-end on Next.js, GitHub, and Vercel, and connected its content to Notion so it updates automatically.
Technologies: Figma, Claude Design, Claude Code, Flutter, Dart, Next.js, GitHub, Vercel, Slack, Notion, Retool, Intercom
Lead Designer
2025 - PRESENT
Grata
- Built and scaled a product design system for Grata, including reusable components, design standards, and patterns used across complex B2B data product workflows.
- Set up design system workflows that helped connect Figma components with code implementation, improving consistency between design and engineering.
- Helped integrate the design system into the codebase by defining component behavior, states, usage rules, and handoff standards for developers.
- Organized design and development workflows to make collaboration clearer across product, design, and engineering teams working on data-heavy interfaces.
- Created AI-assisted design workflows using Claude Code, allowing designers to prototype faster inside the real codebase before developer handoff.
- Set up a system that lets designers create real-code prototypes, test product ideas faster, and deliver more implementation-ready designs to engineers.
- Built custom Claude Code skills and workflow instructions to support faster prototyping, cleaner handoff, and more consistent AI-assisted product design work.
- Designed complex B2B dashboard experiences for users working with large datasets, improving clarity, structure, and usability across key workflows.
- Created reusable UI patterns for dashboards, tables, filters, data views, and workflow screens to support faster product delivery across Grata.
- Improved design-to-development handoff by combining design system standards, AI-assisted prototyping, and clearer implementation-ready documentation.
Technologies: Figma, Claude Code, Design Systems, AI Prototyping, AI-powered Product Design
UX/UI Designer
2025 - 2026
Cendars Tech Labs FZCO
- Led the UI/UX design across three Web3 products: a perpetual markets platform, a DEX platform, and a prediction markets product.
- Designed the full end-to-end product experience, including core trading flows, market screens, portfolio views, analytics modules, and reusable interface patterns.
- Created a scalable design system with shared components, tokens, and full light/dark mode support, allowing the team to build consistently across multiple products.
- Helped turn a complex crypto trading ecosystem into a clear, structured, and scalable platform experience ready for development.
Technologies: UX Design, Data-heavy Design, Web, UI Design, Figma, Product Design, Data Visualization, Complex Web Systems, Data-driven Design, Dashboard Design, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Prediction Markets, Perpetual Futures, AI Prototyping, AI-powered Product Design
Enterprise Product Designer
2023 - 2025
PepsiCo Global - DPS
- Redesigned PepsiCo’s B2B mobile and web app experience and UI, collaborating with a researcher to validate assumptions, identify user problems, and design solutions. Handed off the final designs to developers for implementation.
- Contributed to the PepsiCo Connect B2B design system, ensuring its successful implementation across the project. Created a cohesive design language and ensured consistency in UI/UX elements throughout the mobile and web app experiences.
- Established and refined workflows between designers, developers, and stakeholders. Created design processes, set up Figma workflows, and handed off processes to ensure seamless collaboration and consistent output across teams.
- Handled the loyalty and gamification features of PepsiCo’s B2B platform, designing engaging ways for users to earn points and enhance their experience. Helped boost user interaction and retention by making the platform more fun and rewarding.
Technologies: Product Design, User Flows, UX Design, UI Design, Design Systems, eCommerce, Figma, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive Web Apps, Native Mobile Apps, Mobile, Web, Strategic Design, Service Design, Loyalty Programs, Enterprise Loyalty Programs, Web UX Design, Intuitive UX Design, Web App UI, Mobile Design, User Analysis, Mobile App UI, Mobile UI, Interactive Prototypes, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Mobile Prototypes, Responsive UI, Responsive Layout, Data Visualization, Presentation Design, Prototyping, UX Analysis, UI Research, UX Wireflows, Rapid Prototyping, UX Prototyping, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, UI Prototyping, iOS, User Research, Web UX, UX Research
Product Designer
2023 - 2023
Comniscient Technologies LLC dba Comlinkdata
- Redesigned their suite of web apps that encompass Spotlight, Focus, and 360 coverage tester dashboards. I was tasked to bring all these separate products together under one cohesive design from their new brand book.
- Designed a client-facing network coverage tester app.
- Redesigned a coverage tester mobile app to make it modern and aligned to the new brand.
- Created a corporate design system for developers and designers to use on the rest of the products.
Technologies: Data Visualization, Product Design, Dashboard Design, Dashboards, Web App Design, Data Analytics, Mobile First, Responsive Web Apps, Mobile App Design, Interaction Design (IxD), UX Design, UI Design, Mobile Web Design, Web UX Design, Intuitive UX Design, Mobile Design, User Analysis, Mobile App UI, Mobile UI, Interactive Prototypes, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Mobile Prototypes, Responsive UI, Responsive Layout, Presentation Design, Prototyping, UX Analysis, UI Research, UX Wireflows, Rapid Prototyping, UX Prototyping, UI Prototyping, User Research, Web UX, UX Research
Brand and Marketing Designer
2022 - 2023
Bold Technologies Inc
- Designed the company website and illustrations and developed it in Webflow with animations.
- Created user registration, onboarding wireframe, and high-definition UI/UX flow to a bitcoin credit card platform.
- Created a bitcoin vault and credit card management system UX and UI design.
- Helped to text and launch the product and improve the user experience through testing.
Technologies: Visual Design, Presentation Design, Branding, Brand Design, Websites, Web Design, Brand Guidelines, Crypto, Cryptocurrency, Web UX Design, Intuitive UX Design, Mobile Design, User Analysis, Mobile App UI, Mobile UI, Interactive Prototypes, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Mobile Prototypes, Responsive UI, Responsive Layout, Data Visualization, Prototyping, UX Analysis, UI Research, UX Wireflows, Rapid Prototyping, UX Prototyping, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, UX Design, UI Prototyping, iOS, Web UX, UX Research
Head of Design
2017 - 2021
Forex4you
- Redesigned UX and UI for main websites and apps - forex4you.com, share4you.com both mobile apps and customer dashboard.
- Designed and developed landing pages for promotions.
- Created custom artwork for promotions for target countries in Asia.
- Created the company-wide design system and maintain it.
- Designed all print materials like rollups, outdoor banners, flags, and more.
- Worked directly with the marketing team, developers, and CEO.
Technologies: Figma, Mobile Design, User Analysis, Responsive UI, Responsive Layout, Data Visualization, Presentation Design, UX Analysis, UI Research, UX Wireflows, Rapid Prototyping, UX Prototyping, Mobile UX Design, UX Design, Responsive Email Templates, UI Prototyping, iOS, Cryptocurrency, User Research, Web UX, UX Research
Founder | UI/UX Designer
2016 - 2018
Digidoki Ltd.
- Tested and designed UX and UI for web applications.
- Designed system architecture of the application user flows, site map, and more.
- Designed a platform for companies to send employment agreements to their employees.
- Created a startup business and attracted investors and buyers.
- Oversaw advertising and marketing activities planned marketing budgets.
Technologies: Responsive UI, UI Research, UX Wireflows
Creative Director
2015 - 2016
Havas Baltics Advertising Company
- Created and implemented tailored marketing plans based on individual client requirements.
- Assisted clients in resolving issues by responding to questions in a timely and professional manner.
- Led the creative department of nine creatives in graphic design, web design, motion design, and sound editing.
- Worked with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications.
- Directed brainstorming meetings and creative sessions.
- Supervised the department's daily workflow, assigned project workload, and monitored deadlines and budgets.
Technologies: UI Research, Responsive Email Templates
Web Designer
2008 - 2012
Freelance
- Designed websites.
- Wrote simple HTML code.
- Set up servers.
- Led graphic design for images and elements.
- Contributed to photo retouching and editing.
Technologies: Responsive UI, Responsive Layout, UI Research
Designer and Founder
2008 - 2010
Tuktukcity.com
- Designed the website UI.
- Designed the website system.
- Led graphic design and retouching.
- Led the team of sales, marketing, and developers.
- Led client and investor meetings to make sure the project stayed on track and managed the budget.
Technologies: UI Research
Other Experience
Education
2015 - 2016
UI/UX Design Specialization in UI/UX Design Specialization
California Institute of Arts - Online
2008 - 2011
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Marketing in Advertising and Business
Turiba University - Riga, Latvia
Certifications
SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT
A Business Manager's Complete Guide to SalesForce CRM
Udemy
MARCH 2017 - PRESENT
An Entire MBA, from Award winning business school professor.
Prof. Chris Haroun & Udemy
JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT
Front-end Development
Free Code Camp
JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT
Artificial Intelligence A-Z™: Learn How To Build An AI
Udemy
DECEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
Google Analytics
JANUARY 2016 - PRESENT
Digital Marketing
Lynda.com
Skills
Tools
UI Grid, Flow, Terminal, UX Tools, Slack, Adobe Creative Suite, GitHub
Languages
HTML5, CSS, HTML, CSS3
Platforms
Figma, iOS, Mobile, Web, Vercel, Webflow, Webflow CMS, ColorTokens, Sanity Studio
Other
App UI, App UX, User Experience (UX), User Flows, Mobile UX, Complex Application User Interfaces (UI), UX Flows, Lean UX, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Flowcharts, Dashboards, Dashboard Design, Web Dashboards, Interactive Dashboards, Financial Reporting Dashboards, Financial Systems, Financial UX, Financial Design, Financial Software, Apps, Native Mobile Apps, Mobile App Design, Web Applications, Mobile Web, Responsive, Trading, Sketching, Concept Sketching, Software Prototyping, UX Architecture, System Flow, System UI, Visual Flow, Dashboard Instruments, Software, Cross-platform UX, Dark UIs, Creative Direction, Digital Creative Direction, Mobile Architecture, Complex Web Systems, Graphs, Animated Interactive Graphs, Interactive Charts, Rich User Interfaces, Dark Design, Web Frameworks, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Web Template Design, Visual Design, Business, Startups, Lean, Data Visualization, Financial Data, Presentation Design, Product Design, SaaS, SaaS Design, Design Leadership, Data, Big Data, Market Research & Analysis, Content Management Systems (CMS), Digital Design, Digital Campaigns, Visual Storytelling, Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Forex Trading Room, Fintech, Collaboration, Responsive UI, Responsive Design, Responsive Layout, Responsive UX Design, Responsive Web Apps, Responsive Email Templates, UI Prototyping, Prototyping, Wireframing, Wireframe to Product, UX Analysis, User Analysis, Design Principles, Web Design Principles, Fundamental Design Principles, Design, UI Research, Layout Design, Digital Layout, Web Layout, Branding, Web UI, Web UI Design, Web App UI, Creative Thinking, Creative Design, HTML UI, Trading Systems, Trading Applications, UX Wireflows, Rapid Prototyping, UX Prototyping, Landing Pages, Landing Page Design, Landing Page Optimization, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, UX Design, Web UX Design, Intuitive UX Design, UI Design, UI Design Standards & Best Practices, Interface Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Mobile Web Design, Web App Design, Desktop Web Design, Web App UX, Mobile Design, Mobile App UI, Mobile Apps, Mobile UI, User Journeys, User Journey Maps, Marketplace Platforms, Marketplace Design, Interactive Prototypes, Rapid Interactive Prototyping, Rapid Sketching, Mobile Prototypes, Usability, Mobile Banking, Private Banking, Mobile Payments, Card Payments, User Experience Design, Low-fidelity Prototypes, Mobile First, AI Design, Brand Design, Websites, Brand Guidelines, eCommerce, Strategic Design, Service Design, Data-heavy Design, Data-driven Design, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Prediction Markets, Perpetual Futures, Claude Code, AI Prototyping, AI-powered Product Design, AI Web Development, Claude Design, Notion, Digital Product Design, AI-assisted Development, Design-to-Code, Quantitative Research, Quantitative User Research, User Paths, Management, Video Players, Media Players, Video Encoding, Windows App Design, Animation, UX Research, Interaction Design (IxD), Data Analytics, Typography, Research, Research Analysis, Visual Research, User Research, Lean Research, Information Architecture (IA), Web UX, User Testing, Loyalty Programs, Enterprise Loyalty Programs, Concept Animations, Lottie, 2D Illustrations, Linear, Codex, Intercom, Web & Mobile Applications, Responsive Frameworks, Product Branding, Light UI, Company Databases, Coding, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Crypto, Tax Systems, Color Schemes, Design Systems, User, Animated Prototypes, Information Design, Information Systems, UX Wireframes, Google SEO, Next.js, Flutter, Dart, Retool, FlutterFlow
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